Metz vs Lens Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 29 Oct 2025

Ligue 1 Betting Preview: Metz vs Lens

Metz host Lens in this French Ligue 1 clash at Stade Saint-Symphorien, with kick-off set for 13:00 on Wednesday 29 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

We’re keen on Lens in their meeting with Metz. They’re on offer at -1 on the Asian Handicap and we’re happy to take -119 that the away team win by two or more goals, with the stake back if they win by one.

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Metz have suffered defeat in their last three games. Most recently, a 6-1 scoreline occurred on the road at Stade Pierre-Mauroy against LOSC Lille. The Lorraine outfit recorded just 38% possession and had five shots on target, with Ibou Sane bagging the goal.

RC Lens claimed a home win in their previous game. A 2-1 triumph against Marseille at Stade Bollaert-Delelis made it three consecutive victories. Les Sang et Or had just 31% possession and totalled five shots on goal, while Odsonne Edouard and Benjamin Pavard (own goal) were on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Metz have claimed victories in the last two encounters against Lens. On home soil at Stade Saint-Symphorien, the scoreline was 2-1 following a 1-0 away win at Stade Bollaert-Delelis. The past 6 H2H matches have included three Metz victories, two draws and one Lens win.

Ligue 1		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	Lens	15	11	1	3	26	13	13	26:13	34
18	Metz	15	3	2	10	15	34	-19	15:34	11

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Metz have 7 losses and 2 draws, averaging 0.7 goals from 2.3 shots on goal and 6.9 attempts. Les Grenats have averaged 49.7% possession, 455.0 passes and 4.2 corners per match, with their opponents getting 2.9 goals from 6.6 shots on goal, 14.3 attempts and 5.6 corners.

Ibou Sane is the top scorer along with five other players, with each of them scoring 1 goals. Gauthier Hein is the top assists maker on 2, with goalie Jonathan Fischer managing one clean sheet.

Lens have won 7, lost 2 and drawn 1, averaging 4.6 shots on goal, 13.3 attempts and 1.8 goals. Pierre Sage's men average 42.9% possession, 393.7 passes, 6.1 corners taken and 5.5 corners against them, while 0.8 goals have been conceded from 12.2 attempts and 3.3 shots on goal.

Odsonne Edouard is top of the team’s scoring charts with 3, while Florian Thauvin, Wesley Said, Rayan Fofana and Adrien Thomasson have 2. Adrien Thomasson is top assists provider with 4, while Robin Risser and Mathew Ryan have kept 3 clean sheets between them in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Metz confirmed lineup (4-1-4-1): Jonathan Fischer (GK), Koffi Kouao, Jean-Philippe Gbamin, Terry Yegbe, Maxime Colin, Alpha Toure, Cheikh Sabaly, Gauthier Hein, Jessy Deminguet, Giorgi Tsitaishvili, Habibou Mouhamadou Diallo.

Lens confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Robin Risser (GK), Jonathan Gradit, Samson Baidoo, Matthieu Udol, Saud Abdulhamid, Mamadou Sangare, Adrien Thomasson, Deiver Machado, Florian Thauvin, Odsonne Edouard, Abdallah Sima.

Metz vs Lens Prediction & Betting Tips

The Metz vs Lens betting tips feature sharp analysis across major markets, including a key match prediction, our best corners bet, player prop picks, correct score guidance and a ready-made bet builder.

Match Prediction

Have a play on Lens -1 when they line up for this Ligue 1 encounter. The Asian Handicap odds of -119 look good and there’s a solid chance of landing a return from your betting stake.

The Ligue 1 form is always taken into consideration and it’s great to combine this with team news as it becomes available. In order to provide expert football betting tips, the latest stats are analysed so that we have the best information.

Key Metz vs Lens league stats:

• The +1 line hasn’t been covered by Metz in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The +1 line hasn’t been covered by Metz in 7 of their last 9 games.
• The +1 line hasn’t been covered by Metz in 3 consecutive games.

According to the top bookies, our pick has a 54.3% chance of landing a return. However, we have this number closer to 60% based on our in-depth research. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.

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Our Match Prediction

Lens Asian Hcp -1 @ -119 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Metz 0 - 2 Lens

Let’s go for Lens to win 2-0, a bet which is available at +600. Correct score betting provides plenty of excitement and a potentially bigger return if you win.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Odsonne Edouard to Score +160

Odsonne Edouard (Lens) has been among the goals in his past three Ligue 1 games. He looks like a value bet to find the net and you’re able to back this Anytime Goalscorer pick at odds of +160.

Latest Odsonne Edouard Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+145

First

+370

Shots

Over 3.5

+115

Under 3.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Lens Under 5.5 Corners -138

Lens have failed to cover the 5.5 corners line in six straight away games. There is juice when it comes to going under the Lens Team Corners line and this is priced at -138.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Metz

Total

9.78 4.22 5.56

Home

7.75 3.75 4.00

Away

11.40 4.60 6.80

Lens

Total

11.60 6.10 5.50

Home

12.40 8.00 4.40

Away

8.40 3.10 5.30

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-125

Under 9.5

-114

Metz Corners

Over 3.5

-115

Under 3.5

-123

Lens Corners

Over 5.5

-141

Under 5.5

-100

Most Corners

1

+280

X

+700

2

-263

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Metz vs Lens Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

The bookmakers have RC Lens as -244 favourites for this Ligue 1 encounter, with the 1x2 odds suggesting that they are 71% likely to triumph. Metz are the outsiders at +575 which suggests a lower likelihood of winning.

For those wanting an alternative, Lens are -119 on the Half-Time Result market. This means they need to lead at the break, with Metz being priced up at +480 and the draw is +160.

There’s a high probability that Over 2.5 Goals will be netted according to the current prices. BTTS Yes is on offer at -135 for anyone who wants to side with Both Teams to Score.

When it comes to every Ligue 1 game, you will find hundreds of markets available. Go through the various attractive options which are available at the top football betting sites.

Full-Time Result

1

+575

X

+375

2

-244

Half-Time Result

1

+480

X

+160

2

-119

Double Chance

1X

+165

12

-625

X2

-1111

Draw No Bet

1

+380

2

-667

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +1.25

-110

2 Hcp -1.25

-114

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+140

Over 2.5

-182

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-135

No

-100

Favourite Odsonne Edouard is +370 to be the First Goalscorer, while similar odds apply when it comes to him scoring the last goal.

Odsonne Edouard (Lens)

First

+145

Anytime

+370

Rayan Fofana (Lens)

First

+148

Anytime

+360

Wesley Saïd (Lens)

First

+180

Anytime

+420

Florian Thauvin (Lens)

First

+190

Anytime

+480

Morgan Guilavogui (Lens)

First

+195

Anytime

+480

Abdallah Sima (Lens)

First

+215

Anytime

+500

Habib Diallo (Metz)

First

+320

Anytime

+850

Anthony Bermont (Lens)

First

+400

Anytime

+950

Cheikh Tidiane Sabaly (Metz)

First

+430

Anytime

+1150

Gauthier Hein (Metz)

First

+440

Anytime

+1200

Adrien Thomasson (Lens)

First

+450

Anytime

+1200

Ismaelo Ganiou (Lens)

First

+460

Anytime

+1300

Deiver Machado (Lens)

First

+480

Anytime

+1200

Mamadou Sangaré (Lens)

First

+500

Anytime

+1200

Morgan Bokele (Metz)

First

+500

Anytime

+1200

Brian Madjo (Metz)

First

+525

Anytime

+1300

Ibou Sané (Metz)

First

+550

Anytime

+1400

Matthieu Udol (Lens)

First

+575

Anytime

+1500

Giorgi Abuashvili (Metz)

First

+600

Anytime

+1400

Giorgi Tsitaishvili (Metz)

First

+700

Anytime

+1600

Fodé Sylla (Lens)

First

+900

Anytime

+2000

Ruben Aguilar (Lens)

First

+900

Anytime

+2200

Odsonne Edouard (Lens)

Over 3.5

+115

Under 3.5

-

Rayan Fofana (Lens)

Over 3.5

+118

Under 3.5

-

Wesley Saïd (Lens)

Over 2.5

-122

Under 2.5

-

Florian Thauvin (Lens)

Over 2.5

-137

Under 2.5

-

Morgan Guilavogui (Lens)

Over 2.5

+102

Under 2.5

-

Abdallah Sima (Lens)

Over 2.5

+117

Under 2.5

-

Habib Diallo (Metz)

Over 2.5

+125

Under 2.5

-

Cheikh Tidiane Sabaly (Metz)

Over 1.5

-109

Under 1.5

-

Gauthier Hein (Metz)

Over 1.5

-103

Under 1.5

-

Adrien Thomasson (Lens)

Over 1.5

+140

Under 1.5

-

Morgan Bokele (Metz)

Over 1.5

+132

Under 1.5

-

Brian Madjo (Metz)

Over 1.5

+160

Under 1.5

-

Ibou Sané (Metz)

Over 1.5

+148

Under 1.5

-

Ismaelo Ganiou (Lens)

Over 0.5

-222

Under 0.5

-

Giorgi Tsitaishvili (Metz)

Over 0.5

-208

Under 0.5

-

Metz vs Lens Lineups & Team News

Get the latest team news for Metz vs Lens before you bet. We’ll offer the predicted and confirmed Ligue 1 lineups along with the latest injury developments.

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